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SLICE User’s Manual
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Table of Contents
1. Contacting Technical Support ..................................................................................... 4
1.1. DTS Technical Support ........................................................................................ 4
1.2. DTS Web Site..................................................................................................... 4
1.3. DTS Offices ........................................................................................................ 4
2. SLICE Overview ........................................................................................................ 6
2.1. SLICE MICRO and SLICE NANO ............................................................................ 6
2.2. SLICE Modular Concept ....................................................................................... 6
2.3. SLICE Basic Hardware Components ...................................................................... 8
2.3.1. Base SLICE ................................................................................................. 8
2.3.2. Bridge SLICE ............................................................................................ 10
2.3.3. IEPE SLICE ............................................................................................... 10
2.3.4. ACCEL SLICE ............................................................................................ 11
2.3.5. ARS SLICE ................................................................................................ 11
2.3.6. Battery SLICE ........................................................................................... 11
2.3.7. Stack Extender ......................................................................................... 12
2.3.8. End-of-Chain (EOC) Terminal ...................................................................... 12
2.3.9. SLICE System Interface ............................................................................. 13
2.3.10. SLICE Distributor....................................................................................... 13
2.3.11. SLICE USB Interface .................................................................................. 14
2.3.12. SLICE Ethernet Interface ............................................................................ 15
2.3.13. SLICE MICRO and NANO Connectors ............................................................ 15
2.4. Batteries ......................................................................................................... 16
2.4.1. 9.6 V Rechargeable NiMH Batteries .............................................................. 16
2.4.2. 11.1 V Rechargeable Lithium-Polymer Batteries ............................................ 16
2.5. SLICE Software ................................................................................................ 17
3. Mounting and Connecting SLICE Hardware ................................................................. 17
3.1. General Connection Guidelines ........................................................................... 17
3.2. Guidelines for High Shock and Vibration Testing ................................................... 17
3.3. SLICE Connectors and Cables ............................................................................ 18
3.3.1. SLICE Connectors ...................................................................................... 18
3.3.2. SLICE Cables ............................................................................................ 19
3.4. Power Requirements ......................................................................................... 21
3.5. Using the End-of-Chain (EOC) Terminal ............................................................... 22
3.6. Using the SLICE System Interface ...................................................................... 23
3.7. Using the SLICE USB Interface ........................................................................... 24
3.8. Using the SLICE Ethernet Interface ..................................................................... 25
3.9. Using the SLICE Distributor ............................................................................... 26
4. Sensor ID and Supported Sensor Types ..................................................................... 27
4.1. Sensor ID ........................................................................................................ 27
4.2. Supported Sensor Types.................................................................................... 28
5. Software ................................................................................................................ 28
5.1. Basic Requirements .......................................................................................... 28
5.2. Data Collection Concepts ................................................................................... 28
5.2.1. Standalone Operation ................................................................................ 29
5.2.2. Data Collection Modes ................................................................................ 29
5.2.2.1. Circular Buffer Mode .............................................................................. 29
Version 1.0f – 29 November 2012
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